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Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant

111 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County

101cited violations
3serious tier
23inspections
61tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2142609
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20265530
2025110
2024150
2023140
2021130
2019120
2018100
2017120
20164131
2015220
2014250
2013272
2012140

Inspections

  1. Aug 5, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA .

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  2. Jul 30, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      : 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,PICTURES IN DINING ROOM,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREA,MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT (LIQUOR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK/ELECTRICAL PANELS).RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/29/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  3. Jul 29, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN PROCEEDED TO REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AND PLACED ON SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION NOW IS READING AT 100.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED POTATOES AT 110.5F IN FRYER BASKET .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS.$20.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. RAW FISH-48.8F DATED 7/28/26.5LBS. RAW CHICKEN-48.2F.1LBS. DICED HAM-50.0F.4LBS. CUT LETTUCE-54.9F AND 3LBS. CUT MIXED GREENS-48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.18LBS.$170.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 58.8F AND LETTUCE PREP COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON MAIN PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT MAN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WITH A GAP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,PICTURES IN DINING ROOM,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREA,MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT (LIQUOR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK/ELECTRICAL PANELS).RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/29/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ADJUST LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUSTY SCREWS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DISCOLORED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  4. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      : 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  5. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 41.6F-86.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S WHILE BEING IN USE.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY DURING INSPECTION.MANAGER CHANGED CONTAINERS AND NOW AT 50 PPM'S.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITTATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN & ON CEILING IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAR AREA ON CEILING AND DINING ROOM OF FLAGS HANGING FROM WALLS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/5/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON LINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WIRES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,,DISH RACKS. BAR-SMALL PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AREAS.LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  6. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

  7. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH-IN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK-LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BOXES AND ALUMINUM TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT AND OVENS AT THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL FRYING AND COOKING AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE COOK LINE AREA, BETWEEN FRYING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Feb 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in prep cooler at main kitchen cook line, instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Peeling paint noted at dish room room ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Ceiling light fixture at rear prep kitchen missing a shield, instructed to provide.

  9. Aug 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, FLOUR BIN MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINER AT PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

  10. Jul 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      "OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HUMMUS, COOKED PASTA, DELI MEAT ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. May 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Jun 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR INDIVIDUAL PORTION PACKED ICE CREAM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BLODGETT OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

  13. Nov 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      COOKES WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  14. Jul 22, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jul 12, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER TRACES ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON KITCHEN'S WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEAST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING INSULATION IN BASEMENTS WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      LEAKY CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DRIPP PAN LEAKIN IN 1ST FL WALKING COOLER, CLOGGED DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS HOLDER.

  16. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NO LID FOR MIDDLE BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  17. Mar 6, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Feb 27, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR THAT GIVES ACCESS TO THE HOTEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENINGS TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE W/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  19. Oct 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON ONE DOOR COOLER YPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

  20. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK-FOOD BAGS NOT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      BAR ICE BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      3-COMP SINK MISSING STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  21. May 28, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  22. May 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.8F TEMP REFRIGERATOR AND A 3DR COOLER AT 54.5F TAGGED AT THIS TIME CDI. ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOUNDS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR(3LBS OF CUT FRUIT 52.3F, 2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE 50F, AND 1 GALLON OF MILK AT 53.4F) IN THE 3DR COOLER FOUND 3LBS OF CUT FRUIT 50.1F, 1GALLON OF EGG WHITES AT 52.1F AND 3LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY. ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN OF TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND 3 SMALL STAINLESS CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE GRILL CONTAINING GRILLED ONIONS AT 98.4F AND GRAVY AT 110F. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOOD ITEMS AT 60.OO DOLLARS HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THESE ITEMS WERE ALSO DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING AT THE CORNER OF THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      IN THE BASEMENT STAFF STORAGE AREA ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(I.E., SHOES AND BAGS, AND BAGPACKS)

  23. Oct 11, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN'S (WAIT STAFF) AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, AS WELL AS THE KNIFE RACK AND THE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE MOPS UP RIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.